Some dominant Brazilian cultural characteristics


Cultural communication



In addressing people often use the name to call, except for those with large ranks, can call more positions, study functions. For older people with high power, “Senhor” will be added to the name. They always appreciate friendliness, fun and rarely express different opinions when disagreeing, and rarely openly argue.


Brazilians can invite to eat when they first meet, the owners and guests will sit facing each other and wish each other a glass of wine. The expression of unrestrained drinking when new to meals is often not appreciated.

The Brazilian style also has a common characteristic of Westerners, when they meet each other always make sure they are on time, invite each other, they will pay. Despite being invited, equal money sharing is obvious when going out together, avoiding paying the money you need to pay will make Brazilian friends have a wrong view of you.

If you meet on the street, you should not call out loud, but just wave your hand. The gestures like “OK” by hand are considered rude in Brazil, while the gesture of holding hands and thumbs up between the index finger and ring finger are said to be good luck. This is a strange thing and it should be noted when done in Brazil if you don’t want to be considered rude.

Costume culture

Brazilian national costumes are quite colorful and usually only present during festivals. In everyday life Brazilians dress in casual clothes, sometimes quite cool because the weather here is very hot. But in the work clothes are very discreet, upholding politeness..

Brazil travel experience

Brazil is known as a tourist paradise – saying so is not exaggerating when you can once immerse yourself in the bustling, jubilant festival here, meet active, cheerful Brazilian people, visit these scenic spots, long-lying hotspots on the beach, etc.

Some general information

Brazilian full name is the Brazilian federal republic. Brazil’s official capital is Brazilia. The largest city is Sao Paulo. Geographical position is the largest country in South America and has a common border with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador, divided into two regions: Brazil’s highland and Brazil’s Amazon River in the North.

Being a Portuguese colony within 3 centuries, the language, culture, architecture and cultural life are mainly influenced by the country of Portugal. This is the only Portuguese-speaking country in America, so it has turned this language into one of its own national characteristics. The Brazilian is mainly Christian. It is also the country with the largest Christian community in the world. In addition, as a multiracial country with many cultural colors, Brazil is also influenced by many other peoples.

Native Americans have an influence on Brazilian vocabulary and cuisine, while African-American blacks, who were brought to Brazil as slaves before, have an important influence in music and dance moves of this country. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the influx of immigrants from Italy, Germany, Spain, Japan, the Middle East came to Brazil and established large communities living together in cities, creating background of different unique imprints and focus mainly in southern Brazil.

When should you travel to Brazil?

The average temperature in Brazil is about 25 degrees Celsius, quite pleasant, high humidity. However, in the hot summer, the temperature may rise to 40 degrees C. Because of the southern hemisphere, the seasons will be opposite to the northern hemisphere – the summer will fall in December – April and winter in May -November.

Where to go when traveling in Brazil?

There are many young people who love road trips, not only to save costs but also to have more opportunities to discover for themselves, experience the natural, cultural and human scenery in new lands.

The following article will share the experience for those who love Brazilian trips and the people of the glamorous Flama dances.

Places to go to Brazil

Tourist destinations spread across Brazil, but travelers should not ignore the following places:

Ouro Preto

This is an old town built in the late seventeenth century with Portuguese colonial architecture, the churches are decorated with gold.

Teatro Amazonas Theater

The theater has an extremely unique architecture, the dome is paved by 36,000 ceramic tiles and decorated in the colors of the Brazilian flag.

Fernando de Noronha Islands

There are many pristine beaches, rich and diverse ecosystems.

Olinda Historical Center

This is an old city located on the Northeast coast – Brazil. There are not only ancient buildings but also rich cuisine.

Salvador Beach

This beach is not only very beautiful but also has many traditional festivals happening all year round.

Rio City

This city is extremely popular by Carnaval festivals attract millions of participants. There is also a famous redemptorist statue on top of the 700m-high Corcovada mountain.

Amazon River


Some notes when traveling to Brazil

Brazilians are very open, kissing strangers is a custom often seen in this country.


Unique Brazilian street food, remember to enjoy the following dishes: Coxinhas, Brigadeiro, Churrasco Grill, Kibe Spicy Beef Cake, Bauru Sandwich, fruit juices.

You should not use the bus in Brazil because it is usually not on time, instead, you can rent a car to drive or see the Kombi.

Hopefully the above Brazilian experience will help you have the best preparation before coming to the country of football and the special Carneval festival.